JournalLive - Golf - Golf North East - Mar 2009

Spring In The Air

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:52:00 GMT

The mornings are getting noticeably lighter and the evenings definitely longer - spring must be approaching, and with it the new golf season.

Close House Host Amateur Classic

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:49:00 GMT

Golf club secretaries throughout the North East are now responding to our invitation letter and nominating qualifying medals for our 2009 Golf North East Amateur Classic, sponsored by Close House.

Norman Forrest Installed As Egu President

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:47:00 GMT

Norman Forrest, a long-serving member of the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs, has been installed as President of The English Golf Union at its Annual General Meeting at Woodhall Spa.

How Good Is Your Short Game?

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:46:00 GMT

Golf North East is to challenge our region's golfers with the introduction of a brand new competition aimed at players of all ages.

Rockliffe Set To Open

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:45:00 GMT

The new Rockliffe Hall golf complex near Darlington - due to open this summer - has announced it is now taking applications for membership.

Peter Simpson Returns To Foxton Hall

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:44:00 GMT

With the departure of Hamish Sutherland, Peter Simpson has been re-appointed as the Secretary/Manager at Foxton Hall, the home of Alnmouth Golf Club.

A Storming Start

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:43:00 GMT

North East professional Graeme Storm (pictured right) has started the new season in good form. After taking two months off, Storm was back in action at a series of events in the Middle East and then Far East and Australia through January and February.

Tom's Dream Trip To Spain

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:41:00 GMT

North East golfer Tom Hennessy has enjoyed a dream trip to Spain - where he met world superstars Sergio Garcia and Jose-Maria Olazabal.

More Success For Chris

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:39:00 GMT

Rising North East golfer Chris Paisley has enjoyed more international recognition. The Stocksfield player, currently at college in the US, joined the eight-man England team for the historic biennial Jones Cup Invitational in the United States at the start of February.

Students Tee Up For Sir Bobby

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:37:00 GMT

Six budding entrepreneurs have turned to golf to help raise much-needed cash for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

Preparing For The Future

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:36:00 GMT

Having been a member at Newcastle United for almost 40 years, Peter Jobe has been appointed as their Club Secretary replacing Steve Derbyshire.

Another Boost For Charlotte

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:34:00 GMT

The accolades keep coming for rising North East golfer Charlotte Hindmoor. The Darlington teenager became England's most improved girl golfer when she scored a narrow victory in the final of the Abraham Trophy at Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club last summer.

Sign Up For Wee Wonders

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:32:00 GMT

The region's young golfing stars are being urged to sign up for the country's premier junior golfing event. Registration for the 2009 HSBC Wee Wonders Championships is now open.

Steeped In History

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:28:00 GMT

For 140 years golf has been played on the links at Alnmouth and it is easy to understand why visitors return time and time again to savour the delights on offer - this is the oldest nine-hole course in England and steeped in history.

Time To Sign Up For Match Play Pairs

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:26:00 GMT

With the 2009 season fast approaching, it's again time to find a partner and enter the Golf North East Gents Match Play Pairs competition.

Youngsters Golf Scheme Recognised

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:25:00 GMT

The National Skills Challenge, designed to encourage youngsters to get into golf, has been shortlisted for The Sports Industry Awards 2009.

New Presidents For Durham And Northumberland

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:23:00 GMT

Harry Willis and Elliot Proctor have recently been appointed as Presidents of the Durham County Golf Union and Northumberland Union of Golf Clubs respectively.

Partnerships Set Standard For North East Counties

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:21:00 GMT

Jason Budd, the Regional Development Officer employed by the English Golf Union, has been working hard in his role and has been instrumental in the formation of the Durham and Northumberland County Golf Partnerships.

Alan Is A Man On A Mission

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:18:00 GMT

New Eaglescliffe secretary Alan McLinch is intent on maintaining and enhancing the club's reputation as one of the leading golf venues in the region.

Good Effort At Seahouses

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:18:00 GMT

The annual Printers Coast golf day at Seahouses Golf Club in Northumberland raised the magnificent sum of £3,600 for local good causes.